Baylor
How to say it: BAY-lur · /ˈbeɪlər/
English surname, originally an occupational name for a horse trainer or bailiff; adopted as a given name from the surname trend.
Baylor was the 394th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,229 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #256 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #394 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,229 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,697 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #256 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Baylor is enjoying its strongest period in the 2020s. Momentum points upward for the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp yet soft in sound, Baylor has a modern surname energy. Paxton matches its rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Baylor is about 1 in 113.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Baylor
- Baylor Scheierman (born 2000)American basketball player
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